8. Transition and Relationships

Summary

Naomi and Angela approach another listener question – what are some of the challenges and joys that can occur when one or more people in a relationship develop a new understanding of their gender? The hosts share their own experiences, as well as tips on how to be a thoughtful partner to someone gender questioning and/or kind to yourself around your own gender journey.

Content warning: this episode contains brief mentions of sexual assault and gender dysphoria.

Naomi will be attending PodCon in Seattle on January 19-20, 2019, and is bringing newly designed Queerly Yours stickers! Message them if you’ll also be there and would like to say hello.

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 Angela writes poetry at http://www.patreon.com/philosofemme and twitter.com/Phoenix24Femme

 Naomi writes RPGs, makes zines, and shares podcast bonuses at http://www.patreon.com/adanarama and talks about game design at twitter.com/adanarama 

7. Mental Health

Summary

Angela and Naomi ring in the New Year by sharing some personal experiences and advice related to mental health and relationships. Buckle up for a thoughtful journey through tough and tender topics.

Content warning: this episode contains brief mentions of PTSD and sexual assault, and some discussion of disordered eating, medical crises, and suicidal ideation.

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Angela writes poetry at http://www.patreon.com/philosofemme  and twitter.com/Phoenix24Femme

Naomi talks about game design at twitter.com/adanarama 

6. Long Distance

Summary

Naomi and Angela dig into the ups and downs of long distance dating, sharing how they navigate the stresses and pitfalls of living apart and appreciate the opportunities for growth it can bring.

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Angela writes poetry at http://www.patreon.com/philosofemme and twitter.com/Phoenix24Femme

Naomi talks about game design at twitter.com/adanarama

5. Trans Dating 201

Summary

Welcome to Trans Dating 201! The hosts don’t pause for 101-level term definitions, and cisgender people are an auxiliary audience, though still a welcome one. Angela and Naomi dig into what it’s like to be in relationships as, and with, trans people, and how to manage connections with family and friends who have varying levels of experience and emotional competence in addressing trans topics.

This is the first Queerly Yours episode based on an audience question, though “conceptually broad audience-suggested theme” might be more appropriate. Whatever it is, Naomi takes three solid minutes to articulate it at the beginning of the episode.

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Angela writes poetry at http://www.patreon.com/philosofemme

Naomi talks about game design at twitter.com/adanarama

4. Families and Holidays

Summary

Winter is upon us, and with it comes a multi-directional wave of norms and assumptions around how to best spend the holidays. Angela and Naomi talk about how to physically and emotionally navigate holiday interactions with family in ways that support the relationships you want to nurture and hold firm boundaries where they are needed. Resources mentioned in this episode include both Captain Awkward’s and Daniel Mallory Ortberg’s writings on families and holidays.

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Angela writes poetry at http://www.patreon.com/philosofemme

Naomi talks about game design at twitter.com/adanarama

3. Talking About Race

Summary

Angela is Latina. Naomi is white. Both are queer, trans, and low income, but in varied and personal ways. The hosts discuss how they talk about race as an interracial couple, and how the topic interacts with other facets of their lives.

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Angela writes poetry at https://www.patreon.com/philosofemme

Naomi talks about game design at https://twitter.com/adanarama

2. Emotional Support

Summary

What does it mean to be an emotionally supportive partner? How do you use your own knowledge and experiences to take care of those close to you without letting your assumptions get in the way? Naomi and Angela discuss what emotional support looks and feels like in their relationships.

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Angela writes poetry at https://www.patreon.com/philosofemme

Naomi talks about game design at https://twitter.com/adanarama

1. The Meet Cute

Summary

In the very first episode of Queerly Yours, hosts and partners Angela and Naomi share the story of how they met.

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Angela writes poetry at https://www.patreon.com/philosofemme

Naomi talks about game design at https://twitter.com/adanarama